Managing a construction project from beginning to end is a big responsibility, and construction manager salaries reflect that. There are different levels of construction managers - those who work as small business owners, and those who oversee and manage large teams earning millions of dollars every year. When it comes to construction manager salaries, the sky is the limit.

Having a degree in construction management increases salaried pay, and provides greater opportunities for career growth within the industry. Those who work in a city typically earn more than those employed in rural areas. The states that have the highest average construction manager salaries as of 2014 are New Jersey, Alaska, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.